1. Drag each item to identify whether it is the noun or verb form of a word.
noun or verb
dissimulation
vindicate
dissimulate
vindication
2. In the words wide and width, what is the relationship between the words?
A. Width is a noun made from the adjective wide by adding -th.
B. Width is a noun made from the verb wide by adding -th.
C. Wide is an adjective made from the adjective width by dropping the -th.
D. Wide and width are both nouns made from the verb to widen.
3. Which choice describes a morpheme?
A. A morpheme is a small unit that has its own meaning.
B. A morpheme is a word that can stand alone with its own meaning.
C. A morpheme is a word that can stand alone with its own meaning.
D. A morpheme can be added to the beginning or end of a word.
4. Drag each sentence to indicate whether the underlined word has a more negative or less negative connotation.
negative or less negative connotation.
The candidate tried hard not to vilify or slander his opponent in the press
When the actor didn't mention his wife in his speech, everyone perceived it as a slight
The other guests were uncomfortable when he tried to denigrate the host and call into question his character
The awards committee snubbed the actor for his inflammatory remarks in the press
noun
verb
verb
noun
B. Width is a noun made from the adjective wide by adding -th.
A. A morpheme is a small unit that has its own meaning.
negative
less negative
negative
negative